In Memory of Murray T. Burch
The initial goal of the Murray Burch Memorial Athletic Training Student Scholarship is to establish an endowed fund for graduate students pursuing a master’s degree in athletic training. The LSU Foundation will work with Murray's family to direct gifts to a fund that they feel best celebrates his legacy.
Murray T. Burch passed away on December 16, 2020 in Jackson, MS. He was born July, 1, 1961 in Baton Rouge, LA to Dr. Thomas and Martha Burch. He is survived by his brothers Larry (and wife Susan), and Edward (and wife Sally), along with nieces Elisabeth Claire Hotard (and husband Danny), Leslie Marie Burch, and nephew Thomas Edward Burch; and by his great-nephew Asher Samson Hotard and great-niece, Ruth Anastasia Hotard. Murray is also survived by his special friend, Christie Ford.
Murray graduated from Robert E. Lee High School as well as LSU, where he was an Athletic
Trainer for the Tiger football team in the early 1980’s. Soon after graduation, Murray
served as the head Athletic Trainer at St. Martin’s High School in Metairie, LA and
later received his Master’s Degree from Southeastern Louisiana University. Murray
then moved to Jackson, MS where he worked for many years as the Head Athletic Trainer
at Millsaps College as well as Mississippi Sports Medicine and Elite Physical Therapy.
He was also a long time member of the National Athletic Trainers Association, the
Mississippi Athletic Trainers Association, the Louisiana Athletic Trainers Association
and was a LSU National L Club Letterwinner. Murray was a caring, gentle soul and was
a friend to all. He will be missed by many.
If you would like to make your gift by check, make check payable to: LSU Foundation
Notation Line: Murray Burch Memorial Athletic Training Student Scholarship
Send to: LSU Foundation, 3796 Nicholson Dr., Baton Rouge, LA 70802
The LSU Foundation will work with Mr. Burch's family to establish the purpose of tribute funds contributed through this effort. His family will also represent all donors for any needed revision to the purpose of the fund.
The LSU Foundation will share notices about memorial gifts with Mr. Burch's family. We do not share the gift amount unless a donor explicitly gives us permission to do so.